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Book Review Physical agent in Rehabilitation from Research to Practice by Michelle H Cameron, Second Edition:2003. ISBN 0-7216-93784 Published by Saunders, 11830 West line Industrial Drive, St.Louis, Missouri 63146, Website: www.elsevierhealth.com. Pages 491, Illustrations:482. Printed in the United States of America. Price $49.95.
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apid advances are taking place in the field of rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of disabled. Physiatry has also witnessed revolutionary charges in recent past. This straightforward guide teaches key concepts and techniques in the application of physical agents within a complete rehabilitation program. Reader will learn when to use and when not to use physical agents, how to integrate these tools into a patient’s overall treatment plan and how to document treatment to optimize reimbursement and minimize liability. Evidence-based practice is incorporated throughout, justifying treatment choices with concrete, up to minute research data.
International Disability standards (ICIDH) model. This book has updated clinical case studies that help sharpen decision making skills regarding important treatment choices, effective applications and follow up. It also contains more than 50 new illustrations and photographs to help visualize key concepts. It has comprehensive coverage of all physical agents-thermal agents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, ultrasound, electrical currents and electromagnetic radiation-including their benefits and correct application. This book features Preferred Practice Patterns from the Guide to the Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd edition, which ensures that the best and most current practices are used as defined by the APTA. The book contains Contraindications and Precautions boxes that explain the appropriate use and application of physical agents with up-to-date warning for optimum care paths. It features Step-by-Step, illustrated application techniques boxes that demonstrate proper technique for administering effective treatments. Contributed by:
This outstanding new edition features a clear approach to electrical stimulation that presents the full scope of benefits from this often-complex treatment option. It contains the newly revised
Col G Ravindranath, VSM Deputy Commandant & Senior Advisor (Surgery and Paediatric Surgery), Artificial Limb Centre, Pune.
Vascular Ultrasound of the neck: An interpretive atlas by Antonio Alayon and William M McKinney, 1 st edition, Published by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Hard bound with 146 pages, Rs.6000/-
understand dynamics of blood flow. This book has a large number of examples depicting normal and abnormal images with captions explaining them. The MCQ type exercises at the end of each chapter ensure grasp of the subject. This book is worthy of being a ready reckoner for vascular pathologies of the neck.
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eck is a relatively small body part with a complex anatomy. With the advent of ultrasound scanning technique, it has however become convenient to non-invasively image most of the vital structures in the neck. Addition of doppler and colour modes has made it even more useful to image vascular structures and
Contributed by: Lt Col YS Gulati Associate Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune -40.
Radiology review manual by Wolgang Dalnhert, 5th edition, Published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Paper back 1202 pages; Price Rs.1300/-
emphasis on differential diagnosis. Over and above, the section on innemonics is interesting and achieves the purpose of examination preparation.
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his valve for money information packed masterpiece has been popular with students and teachers alike. Referred to as ‘under the pillow’ ready reckoner by author himself, the popularity of this book is evident from the fact that its fifth edition is published in just about a decade. There is a meticulous effort put in to include salient points of all clinically important disease processes with
This book is strongly recommended for each individual and department.
Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumours by Mark J Kransdorf and Mark D Murphey; 1st Edition, Published by W.B.Saunders Company; Hard bound, 429 pages; Rs.8000/-
last chapter on masses that may mimic soft tissue tumours is very well dealt with to avoid mis/over diagnosis.
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oth the authors have made a ‘Mark’ for themselves by compiling an excellent academic work on not so common an entity i.e. Soft Tissue Tumours. They have emphasized on pathological correlation with imaging techniques which is so very crucial in the field. Nine chapters are specifically written to address each type of soft tissue e.g. Lipomatous, fibrous, muscle etc. The
Contributed by: Lt Col SS Naware Classified Specialist (Radiology), Military Hospital, Namkum.
The book is recommended as an item in reference section of any library. Contributed by: Lt Col SS Thind Associate Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-40.
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apid advances are taking place in the field of rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of disabled. Physiatry has also witnessed revolutionary charges in recent past. This straightforward guide teaches key concepts and techniques in the application of physical agents within a complete rehabilitation program. Reader will learn when to use and when not to use physical agents, how to integrate these tools into a patient’s overall treatment plan and how to document treatment to optimize reimbursement and minimize liability. Evidence-based practice is incorporated throughout, justifying treatment choices with concrete, up to minute research data.
International Disability standards (ICIDH) model. This book has updated clinical case studies that help sharpen decision making skills regarding important treatment choices, effective applications and follow up. It also contains more than 50 new illustrations and photographs to help visualize key concepts. It has comprehensive coverage of all physical agents-thermal agents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, ultrasound, electrical currents and electromagnetic radiation-including their benefits and correct application. This book features Preferred Practice Patterns from the Guide to the Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd edition, which ensures that the best and most current practices are used as defined by the APTA. The book contains Contraindications and Precautions boxes that explain the appropriate use and application of physical agents with up-to-date warning for optimum care paths. It features Step-by-Step, illustrated application techniques boxes that demonstrate proper technique for administering effective treatments. Contributed by:
This outstanding new edition features a clear approach to electrical stimulation that presents the full scope of benefits from this often-complex treatment option. It contains the newly revised
Col G Ravindranath, VSM Deputy Commandant & Senior Advisor (Surgery and Paediatric Surgery), Artificial Limb Centre, Pune.
Vascular Ultrasound of the neck: An interpretive atlas by Antonio Alayon and William M McKinney, 1 st edition, Published by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Hard bound with 146 pages, Rs.6000/-
understand dynamics of blood flow. This book has a large number of examples depicting normal and abnormal images with captions explaining them. The MCQ type exercises at the end of each chapter ensure grasp of the subject. This book is worthy of being a ready reckoner for vascular pathologies of the neck.
N
eck is a relatively small body part with a complex anatomy. With the advent of ultrasound scanning technique, it has however become convenient to non-invasively image most of the vital structures in the neck. Addition of doppler and colour modes has made it even more useful to image vascular structures and
Contributed by: Lt Col YS Gulati Associate Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune -40.
Radiology review manual by Wolgang Dalnhert, 5th edition, Published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Paper back 1202 pages; Price Rs.1300/-
emphasis on differential diagnosis. Over and above, the section on innemonics is interesting and achieves the purpose of examination preparation.
T
his valve for money information packed masterpiece has been popular with students and teachers alike. Referred to as ‘under the pillow’ ready reckoner by author himself, the popularity of this book is evident from the fact that its fifth edition is published in just about a decade. There is a meticulous effort put in to include salient points of all clinically important disease processes with
This book is strongly recommended for each individual and department.
Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumours by Mark J Kransdorf and Mark D Murphey; 1st Edition, Published by W.B.Saunders Company; Hard bound, 429 pages; Rs.8000/-
last chapter on masses that may mimic soft tissue tumours is very well dealt with to avoid mis/over diagnosis.
B
oth the authors have made a ‘Mark’ for themselves by compiling an excellent academic work on not so common an entity i.e. Soft Tissue Tumours. They have emphasized on pathological correlation with imaging techniques which is so very crucial in the field. Nine chapters are specifically written to address each type of soft tissue e.g. Lipomatous, fibrous, muscle etc. The
Contributed by: Lt Col SS Naware Classified Specialist (Radiology), Military Hospital, Namkum.
The book is recommended as an item in reference section of any library. Contributed by: Lt Col SS Thind Associate Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-40.